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Offline Top.ender

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« on: November 22, 2012, 01:17:30 AM »
Knew the decision would have to be made one day...everybody gets old but just couldnt fathom how hard it would be. My big gentle German Sheppard who for the last 12 years has followed my 4 kids around like an old mother hen (wether in the bush camping or at home) had to say goodbye. Lots of tears..... (not all of them from the kids and the missus) and 1 completley broken hearted master left behind.   RIP....JET.... :'( :'( :'(

p.s thanks to the staff at Balcatta Vet's for their help and understanding..
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #1 on: November 22, 2012, 01:28:57 AM »
We went through the same thing a little over 12 months ago with my Belgian Sheppard :'(

RIP JET

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« Reply #2 on: November 22, 2012, 02:39:57 AM »
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« Reply #3 on: November 22, 2012, 06:29:03 AM »
Sorry for your loss. I think anyone who's been through it feels for you right now. I went through the same thing nearly 8yrs ago with my 15yr old Rotty and I still choke up when hearing of others losses. We have since moved on and got 2 very loved and extremely spoilt white fluffy so called dogs which have made it better but will never replace her as such. Gone but never forgotten.
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2012, 06:33:58 AM »
Went through the same 2 years ago with my British Bulldog had to say good by after 12 years still miss her.

Thoughts are with you and your family


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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2012, 06:38:58 AM »
Sad to hear that, they do become part of the family. 
We lost our mate a few years ago after 14 years and thought we would not get another dog.  We ended up getting a Border Collie and although we love her, she is not the same.  I guess our other dog was with us as our boys grew up and therefore did become part of the family whereas our Border Collie is more like a very good friend.  If that makes sense?
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« Reply #6 on: November 22, 2012, 06:39:04 AM »
Being there. Sorry to hear mate!  It not easy.


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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #7 on: November 22, 2012, 06:43:33 AM »
I've been though this a couple of times over the years, so I understand and feel for you, Top.ender.

You still have the memories.........

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« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2012, 06:47:32 AM »
Sorry to hear....... but just remember, life doesn't end......... it just changes.
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« Reply #9 on: November 22, 2012, 06:53:51 AM »
My thoughts are with you, I know how hard it is.

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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #10 on: November 22, 2012, 07:31:08 AM »
RIP.

From the Butler Family.
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #11 on: November 22, 2012, 07:38:13 AM »
Sorry to hear that...
RIP JET


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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2012, 08:15:15 AM »
"Don't cry because it's over.  Smile because it happened." Dr Seuss

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« Reply #13 on: November 22, 2012, 08:55:21 AM »
Our first Dog made 14 years and while it was sad all we can do is live up to our responsibilities as pet owners and love them while they are here.

far better for the pet to outlive them than the other way round.
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« Reply #14 on: November 22, 2012, 09:54:46 AM »
Thanks Swaggers.....its nice to know there are other folks out there like me ... :D :D :D
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2012, 05:36:52 AM »
I lost my Sara over 5 years ago and still miss her. She was 14.

I now have Ruby to ease the burden.


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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2012, 06:26:21 AM »
Must be that time of year or something, I lost my best friend only a few weeks ago so know exactly how you feel.

I'd like a new dog but just cant bring myself to "replacing her" one day perhaps?
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2012, 02:37:38 PM »
No good mate, we have had to bury three good family friends so far.  The fourth has a few more years left in him and we have had the fifth for about a year now.  It doesn't get any easier but I would not be without them.  Doesn't matter what sort of day you have had they are always happy to see you and that is were it starts
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2012, 03:04:14 PM »
Mate, had to 2 of my furry kids down this year  within 2 weeks of each other.. I still don't think I've fully recovered. It's bloody heartbreaking
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #19 on: November 23, 2012, 05:02:55 PM »
Feel for you buddy, it is a really sad time. At least you know he'll be at the never-ending beach in the sky, with strong legs, bright eyes and a spring in his step, watching down over you all.

We lost our beautiful blue (heeler) friend of 16 years last year.  They are always with you though.  Our old boy's collar still hangs on a hook near the front door ready for his next walk.  I think that collar will always hang there.
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« Reply #20 on: November 23, 2012, 06:54:15 PM »
Hey Top Ender... we still grieve over one of our Border Collies we had to say goodbye to nearly 7 years ago... I thought I was tough... bald our eyes out.... we bought another near enough to straightaway for company for our other dog and she certainly helped us in the grieving process.......we have a 15 yr old BC now and we are preparing for the day...... we also have 2 other BCs who we hope will certainly get us through the tough times....

Thoughts are with you and your family mate...

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« Reply #21 on: November 23, 2012, 08:38:16 PM »
I feel for you my friend.

I just noticed the other day that my own German Shephard is 7 years old (the real ralph edward).  He's my 4th Ralph Edward (German Shephard, (it makes it easy so I don't forget names or passwords) but then it hit me - he will be the last Shep that I will own and love, and his life is half over.  I honestly don't know how I will exist without a dog (or children - but I'm willing to try) but I do know when this Ralph passes I will be (yet again) a blubbering mess.  My condolences to you my friend, you have lost a true family friend but then again be gratefull for the time you spent together.

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« Reply #22 on: November 24, 2012, 05:22:17 AM »
Condolences.
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #23 on: November 24, 2012, 02:38:20 PM »
Hey Topender,

our thoughts are with you ... we have 2 older dogs so 18months ago got a brown lab in preparation for losing one of them.

4 months ago it happened and we had to put down our 11 year old Yellow lab bitch Ginger.

This left us with the 2 boys, fletcher the 11 yo Springer Spaniel and Mallee the young Lab.

Well all the best plans didnt stack up ... we just missed the female Lab at the back door.

So ... here I am looking at a 5 month old yellow lab bitch called Dolly sprawled over the back door mat.

They get into our hearts and my youngest Michael still cant think of the old girl without ending up in tears

RIP Jet
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Re: Old Mates
« Reply #24 on: November 24, 2012, 03:07:11 PM »
Geez mate, my sympathies go out to you.. i've had a few dogs over the years and it's one of the hardest things you can go through...
i get emotional thinking about losing my St Bernard that i've got now, and he's only 3.. the best thing is all the memories that your kids will carry with them forever..
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